Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
02 -
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 -
16 oz softened cream cheese
04 -
1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 -
1/4 cup sour cream
06 -
2 eggs at room temperature
07 -
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Compote
08 -
1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 -
1 3/4 cups diced fresh strawberries
10 -
5 Tbsp granulated sugar
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2 tsp cornstarch
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3 Tbsp water
→ Topping
13 -
1/4 cup melted white chocolate
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn the oven on to 350°F. Line your 9x9 pan with parchment and give it a quick spray of cooking oil.
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Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Push down into the pan firmly using the back of a measuring cup.
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Whip together cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
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Pour the smooth filling over the crust and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The edges should look slightly golden, and the center will jiggle a bit. Cool down fully.
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Simmer strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat. After 10 minutes, set aside to chill in the fridge.
06 -
Slice the cooled cheesecake into bars. Make a little groove on each piece, top with compote, and drizzle with the white chocolate.
# Notes:
01 -
You can make this ahead and chill it in the fridge overnight.
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For the best texture, let your ingredients warm up to room temperature.
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Tidy up the edges of the bars for a cleaner look, if you'd like.